Stephen R. Williams

Stephen R. Williams is in-house counsel with a multi-facility hospital network in the Midwest. His column will focus on a little talked about area of the in-house life, management. You can reach Stephen at stephenwilliamsjd@gmail.com.

Posts by Stephen R. Williams

In-House Counsel
Look Inside Before Going Outside

On somewhat routine matters, don’t forget to look to in-house assistance before calling in outside help.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
Don’t Forget To Check Your Legal Advice’s Expiration Date

Sometimes legal advice can have a shelf life.

By Stephen R. Williams
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace

How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.

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In-House Counsel
Be A Pragmatic Attorney

Remember to balance the risk of a hypothetical legal challenge to the very real risk of turning off the interest of a customer or consumer.

By Stephen R. Williams

In-House Counsel
My Fellow Lawyers

This commencement season, yes, 'aim for the stars' and 'grow from your mistakes,' but also don’t forget to build your brand along the way.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
When It’s Your Time To Go, Make The Right Lasting Impression

Even if you switch companies, there is a fair chance you will inevitably cross paths with your past colleagues in the future. Don’t give them a reason to think poorly of you.

By Stephen R. Williams

In-House Counsel
Pitching Your Firm's Services? Take A Note From Silicon Valley

For all the credit we tend to award ourselves, we could learn a thing or two from our non-lawyer friends in Silicon Valley.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
Know When To Settle… And Fast

Never forget, your duty to your client reigns supreme.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
Book Smarts Versus Street Smarts? Don’t Forget To Hire Both

GPA and law school pedigree will still weigh heavily on hiring decisions, but street smarts are quickly becoming a leading factor.

By Stephen R. Williams

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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now

If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…

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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve

The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…

From The Team at Scale LLP

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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace

How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.

From LexisNexis

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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance

In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.

From Pilot and Above The Law
In-House Counsel
Want Our Business? Don’t Forget Your Discount

While discounts may not make or break every engagement, you can be sure they will help start each new engagement on the right foot.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
Ex Post Facto... Not A Good Time For Edits

Never forget to expressly ask for the opportunity to review your legal team’s work prior to its dissemination.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
Lawyers Aren’t Infallible

Sometimes lawyers make mistakes. Shake them off, and keep going.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
Don’t Worry About My Feelings, Outside Counsel, I Want The Facts

As outside counsel, your duty is to serve your client, no matter the feelings that may be hurt.

By Stephen R. Williams
In-House Counsel
'I’ll Defer To Legal On This One'

As in-house counsel, you may be stepping in front of more buses than you'd previously thought.

By Stephen R. Williams